Monster Energy Kawasaki rider Chad Reed will not be racing in AMA Supercross for a minimum of six weeks after undergoing surgery Monday on his left hand.
The Number 22 rider broke his hand during the now famous accident at the 450-main event at Phoenix during week two of the season, Kawasaki confirmed today.
Surgery was performed on Monday in California; Reed had surgery on a bone that broke in his left hand when he was in an accident with his biggest rival, San Manuel Yamaha rider James Stewart.
“This will be the first time Chad has ever missed a supercross,” said Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Manager Mike Fisher. “I know Chad wants to be racing. His surgery went really well and will start his rehabilitation as soon as he can. We want him to be 100 percent when he returns so he can put his Monster Energy Kawasaki on the podium.”
Kawasaki said Reed’s teammate Ryan Villopoto scored his first podium finish of the season in Phoenix and is looking to earn his first win of the season at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. this weekend. The team is currently exploring its options for an interim rider.
